India in 200 Pages

Everything you ever wanted to know about India’s history in just 200 pages.

India is enormous, both in geographic size and population. And yet, most Norwegians know little about this expansive nation. India expert Torbjørn Færøvik summarizes the country’s history, from the dawn of time to the present day, with special attention to the developments since the country’s independence in 1947. India is a colorful mosaic of diverse peoples and faiths.

The history is rich, with Buddhas, maharajas, British imperialists and brutal clashes between ethnic groups. Despite widespread poverty, the country is now experiencing an economic upswing. In the coming decades, India will become a key global player in line with China, the US, Russia, and the EU. It is therefore important to shine the spotlight on this up-and-coming superpower. With this book you will get a well-written and informative introduction to the country, richly illustrated.

Færøvik has written a number of books on Asia, including: India – Stevnemøte med Skjebnen (India – A Date with Destiny)
Orientekspressen – en vårreise (The Orient Express – A Springtime Journey)